MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing it as a “cynical murder” that violates international law and all norms of human morality. In his first official remarks since the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, Putin stated that Khamenei’s death is a deliberate act…
GULF REGION — Explosions rocked Dubai, Doha, and Manama on Sunday as Iran continued retaliatory attacks on US assets in the Gulf, marking a second consecutive day of heightened tensions. The attacks come in response to recent operations by the United States and Israel that reportedly targeted Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other…
RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on Saturday with US President Donald Trump in a phone call addressing the recent missile attacks targeting the Kingdom. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the missiles were successfully intercepted by the Kingdom’s air defenses. During the call, Trump conveyed Washington’s strong condemnation of the attacks…
TEHRAN — Iranian state media confirmed on Sunday that Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei had died, with a State TV presenter crying while announcing his death on live national television. The tearful broadcast marked a historic and emotional moment for the country, highlighting the gravity of the announcement. During the report, the presenter struggled to maintain…
In a major and controversial statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed during recent joint military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. According to Trump, reports suggesting that Khamenei died in the strikes are “credible” and should be taken seriously. The strikes reportedly…
Escalation After Supreme Leader’s Compound Targeted Tehran experienced explosions near the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound as the US and Israel conducted large-scale strikes across Iran. Iranian officials confirmed the Supreme Leader is alive, but the attack marks a serious escalation in Middle East tensions. Iran responded by launching missiles toward Israel and Gulf…
France calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting on Iran 2026 following US and Israel strikes, raising global concern over escalating Middle East tensions. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that the outbreak of hostilities could have “serious consequences” for international peace and security. France was joined in requesting the Security Council session by Bahrain, Colombia,…
Iran has launched a series of retaliatory strikes against US military bases across the Middle East, including a reported attack on the US naval base in Bahrain, following a joint US-Israel operation targeting Iranian sites. Massive plumes of black smoke were reported near the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain, although…
Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian violations of Gulf sovereignty 2026 in a strong statement issued by the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry, highlighting growing concerns over regional security and stability. The ministry described the actions as a “flagrant infringement” on the sovereignty of multiple Gulf and neighboring states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan,…
US forces have launched a major military operation against Iran in 2026, signaling a decisive move to protect American national security. President Trump described the campaign as “massive and ongoing,” noting that US lives may be at risk during the operation. Weeks of diplomatic efforts and internal deliberations preceded the military strikes. Despite attempts to…
